In addition to the species treated below, Ampelocalamus anhispidis T. H. Wen (J. Bamboo Res. 4(2): 11. 1985) was described from Hunan. From the original description, its placement in Ampelocalamus would appear somewhat speculative. More gatherings are required.

About 13 species: from C Himalayas to S China; 13 species (12 endemic) in China.